Inspiring philanthropy and social investment across borders, sectors and causes

About us

We work with advisors, philanthropists, charities and governments to develop greater expertise, awareness and impact in philanthropic action. We provide resources, bespoke events and platforms to support the development of the philanthropy sector.

Our history

EAPG | 1998-2008

Founded in 1998 by Jim Myers, European Association for Planned Giving was a membership body for professional advisors and charites working in philanthropy and offering educational events on topics across the philanthropy spectrum. EAPG, a registered charity and company Ltd by Guarantee (E&W), is led by Trustee board comprising leading international philanthropy advisors, consultants and charity members.

Philanthropy UK | 2001

Founded in 2001 by Theresa Lloyd, Philnathropy UK was a project within the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF). The initial aim was to promote philanthropy by providing independent practical advice to potential donors; faciliating the sharing of good practice by encouraging networking amongst practitioners and researchers; and researching and documenting the motivations and concerns of donors.

"Philanthropy UK| 2001-2004"

During this time, Philanthropy UK published two seminal books: A Guide to Giving (1st Ed 2003) and Why Rich People Give (2004) by Theresa LLoyd.

"Philanthropy UK | 2004-2006"

ACF worked with an informal consortium of organisations to develop and foster a network for those interested in promoting new ideas about philanthropy. Charities Aid Foundation, Community Foundation Network, Impetus Trust, the Institute for Philanthropy, New Philanthropy Capital and Pilot Light were all part of this group.

"EAPG | 2009-2012"

In 2009, EAPG changed its name to European Association for Philanthropy and Giving. An increased interest in the need for high-quality philanthropy advice enabled EAPG to take the lead in offering thought leadership on contemporary thinking on philanthropy, cross-border giving, and broadening the debate on technical and policy issues that encourage philanthropy and major charitable giving in the UK and beyond.

Philanthropy Advisors Forum | 2010-2012

The Philanthropy Advisors Forum evolved from reserach undertaken in late 2009 by New Philanthropy Capital. As an informal group of professional philanthropy advisors, originally chaired by Dame Steve Shirley and subsequently chaired by Lord Janvrin, it offered attendees the chance to discuss issues in depth, share knowledge and network.

Philanthropy Impact | 2013

Philanthropy Impact incorporates Philanthropy UK (a project within the Association for Charitable Foundations, supported by grant funding from the Office of Civil Society managed by the Community Foundation Network), the European Association for Philanthropy and Giving (EAPG), and Philanthropy Advisors Forum (PAF, an informal network of advisors based mainly in London).

Our Team

Staff

John Pepin

Chief Executive

Philanthropy and social entrepreneurship have been his passion. This has been demonstrated in numerous ways including being an author and leader of innovation, change and growth. Experienced in innovative service and programme design, revenue generation, social enterprise and social investment,...

Trustees

Lyn Tomlinson

WEALTH PLANNING DIRECTOR & PHILANTHROPY LEAD, Cazenove Capital

Lyn is a Director at Cazenove Capital and leads on philanthropy and social investment. Lyn is a Chartered Wealth Manager and Chartered Financial Planner and has been advising HNW and UHNW private clients for over 15 years. In addition she is a member of Cazenove’s ethical asset class committee...

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The website has been developed in collaboration with the UK Community Foundations and NPC incorporating content drawn from Philanthropy UK and EAPG websites.

The interactive Guide to Giving and Giving Advice sections are based on content from 'A Guide to Giving'Philanthropy UK's inpirational handbook, first published in 2003, which has played an important role in the development of philanthropy in the UK and beyond. The interactive framework was developed by NPC.